Science Second
August 2020
Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year!
Welcome to the new school year! This year will be unlike any other, and I know we'll make it amazing. Cheers to another outstanding year!
At your service,
K. Renae Pullen
Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom
Caddo Science Scope and Sequence Updated
The PhD Scope and Sequences have been updated for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
Updates Include:
- Links to updated Plan and Prep Guides (see page 4)
- Links to PDFs of Log Books (see page 4)
- Google Forms or Nearpods of all Conceptual Checkpoints. EOMA coming soon!
- Links to Caddo's EAGLE Assessment document
- New/Updated Documents in each grade level's Drive
More updates to come!
PDFs of Log Books Now Available
I have created PDFs of the student logbooks. You can use these PDFs to upload to Kami so that students can annotate the PDFs!
Overview of Kami: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcmJu9wyKzE&feature=youtu.beOn-Demand PD
Fall On-Demand PD (Available Now)
Back to School: Planning for Science in Grades 3-5 (ON-DEMAND AVAILABLE 8/19/20 - 1/4/21)
Dive into the new school year by Identifying a process for planning and exploring some of the tech tool that will enhance student engagement.
- A CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) is a format for writing about science. It allows students to think about information and data in an organized, thoughtful manner. Learn more about CER at your own pace!
- Participants will learn how to read the LSSS and explore our vision of science learning for the state of Louisiana.
Best Practices: Online Pedagogy
Best Practices: Online Pedagogy: General advice, a variety of course types, and additional tips on student engagement.
LSTA AWARD NOMINATIONS
LSTA annually bestows awards on an Outstanding Elementary, Middle and High School teacher. In addition, an Essie Beck Rising Star, early career teacher, is recognized by the association. Distinguished Categories for LSTA Awards include an Informal Science Educator, a William Craig University Science Educator and the Claudia Fowler Distinguished Service to Science Education Award. Visit the LSTA website for the nomination/application forms. https://lsta.info/awards
Deadline September 14, 2020
PhD Science Digitally Enhanced Teachers Edition
Are you a 3-5 grade science teacher? If you haven't gotten access to the digitally enhanced teachers edition, talk to your instruction coordinator or API about getting access today!